"The Platform" complete series: https://rtd.rt.com/films/the-platform/
Drillers and seamen gather on the Polar Star gas drilling platform in the Sea of Okhotsk to prepare for their new assignment. These guys have one of the toughest, most dangerous jobs in the world. They have just 30 days to drill 3km into the seafloor to hit gas. To be successful, they will have to set aside personal differences and present a united front. In this harsh subarctic environment, a violent storm, accident, or mistake could prove disastrous for the entire rig and crew.
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In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

published:06 Nov 2014

views:36806

Russian/Nat
The Russian enclave of Kaliningrad has eight prisons, housing thousands of the country's most hardened criminals.
Most of them were jailed before the collapse of the Soviet Union and have no concept of living in a non-communist country.
One prison in Kaliningrad is now holding classes to help prepare the inmates for the cultural shock they are likely to receive when they get outside.
This prison in Kaliningrad is a throwback to communist Russia - a time when even attempting to buy dollars on the black market was an offence.
Kaliningrad's PrisonNumber Nine was built to hold one thousand prisoners, but as a result of rising crime, it now houses almost twice that number.
Although it is not the most overcrowded jail in Russia, conditions nevertheless are pretty unpleasant.
The prison mainly holds long-term prisoners, most of them convicted long before the breakup of the Soviet Union.
Some were found guilty of crimes, such as money speculation, which are no longer criminal.
But times have changed.
And many inmates would no longer recognise the new Russia with its Western boutiques, fast food restaurants and expensive cars.
SOUNDBITE: (In Russian)
"Even though they watch television programmes and read the papers, they only get a feeling of what is going on. But when they are freed, they are going out into a completely different world - different society - where things are no longer decided the way they
were."
SUPERCAPTION: Colonel Pyotr Skrylnikov, head of Kaliningrad Prison
Many inmates are due for release.
But they are used to times when the state provided everyone with a job and a wage for life and may find fending for themselves in the new Russia difficult.
Prison authorities are concerned the inmates will be unable to adapt to the new order and will quickly return to a life of crime.
Already, most prisoners in Russia re-offend within a year of release.
In an effort to help them find jobs outside, Prison Number Nine has set up a school which teaches inmates the basics of economics and farming.
SOUNDBITE: (In Russian)
"Our first task is to give our students a thorough grounding in farming, but more importantly we must help them psychologically to adapt to the new conditions in which they will find themselves on release."
SUPER CAPTION: Lyudmilla Potapova, school director
Every inmate who is not in the punishment cells is eligible to study at the farming school three days a week.
It has given them hope for the future.
SOUNDBITE: (In Russian)
"I've only got 11 months left now until my release. I'll finish my farming classes and go back to my home village."
SUPER CAPTION: Nikolai - Inmate
The sign on the gate outside Prison Number Nine advertises Kaliningrad's free economic zone.
It is a far cry from the Russia most of these inmates knew.
And without the help of the school it would be a very daunting place.
The Russian authorities cannot risk these men reoffending and returning to the already overcrowded jails.
There are nearly one (m) million inmates in Russia's jails and the number is rising by about 10 percent each year.
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Complete series: https://rtd.rt.com/films/the-baltic-fleet/
Captain Nagornov’s tactic aboard the Magnitogorsk is to sneak up on the corvette underwater. To do so, he needs to determine the exact location of his enemy, without giving away his own. Meanwhile, captain Slonov’s corvette is preparing a surprise for its enemy – the marines in armoured vehicles are ready to be deployed in the water. But, as the military exercise commences, the two teams notice the presence of a third party: a mysterious aircraft that seems to have its own agenda in this competition.
Step on board a corvette warship and take a deep sea submarine dive with Russia's famous Baltic Fleet. These two Russian Navy vessels are facing off against each other in a tense competition to win in a military exercise. Pick your side!
Russia’s Baltic Fleet was formed in 1703 under Peter the Great and is the oldest formation in the Russian Navy. Throughout its history, it has fought in many military conflicts, defending its country’s borders and perfecting its battle techniques. Today it boasts the most modern vessels, formidable weaponry and experienced seamen the Russian Navy has to offer. Meet the crews of two of its vessels, the corvette Soobrazitelny and the submarine Magnitogorsk, to learn more about life in the Baltic Fleet.
Joining the crew of Magnitogorsk, commanded by Captain Vladimir Nagornov, you'll find out about the procedures required for diving and surfacing, as well as certain superstitions shared by those on board. You'll also learn about the jobs required to keep the boat operational, how a submarine locates its targets covertly and discover more about the torpedoes it carries.
Aleksandr Slonov, Commander of Soobrazitelny, and his crew will take you along to a military parade, give you a guided tour of the ship and explain how the corvette's missiles are launched. With marines joining its ranks, you'll get the opportunity to accompany them to an armoured vehicle test track, where you can pick up some tips about how to handle these impressively versatile vehicles.
In the end, the two crews will engage in a competition to determine which of them is the best-prepared and most skilled in military combat. Pick your side and may the best team win.
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Imperial Russia

The Imperial Russian Baltic Fleet was created during the Great Northern War at the initiative of Czar Peter the Great, who ordered the first ships for the Baltic Fleet to be constructed at Lodeynoye Pole in 1702 and 1703. The first commander was a recruited Dutch admiral, Cornelius Cruys, who in 1723 was succeeded by Count Fyodor Apraksin. In 1703, the main base of the fleet was established in Kronshtadt. One of the fleet's first actions was the taking of Shlisselburg. In 1701 Peter the Great established a special school, the School of Mathematics and Navigation (Russian: Школа математических и навигацких наук), situated in the Sukharev Tower in Moscow. As the territory to the west around the Gulf of Finland was acquired by Russia for a "warm-water" port giving access for its merchantmen and the buildup of a naval force, the city of St. Petersburg was built and developed an extensive port. The Fleet's base was moved to St. Petersburg and in 1752 it was renamed the Naval Cadet Corps. Today it is the St. Petersburg Naval Institute – Peter the Great Naval Corps.

A tough job with great expectations – The Platform Ep.1

"The Platform" complete series: https://rtd.rt.com/films/the-platform/
Drillers and seamen gather on the Polar Star gas drilling platform in the Sea of Okhotsk to prepare for their new assignment. These guys have one of the toughest, most dangerous jobs in the world. They have just 30 days to drill 3km into the seafloor to hit gas. To be successful, they will have to set aside personal differences and present a united front. In this harsh subarctic environment, a violent storm, accident, or mistake could prove disastrous for the entire rig and crew.
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10:59

How to find your vocation?: Olesya Novikova at TEDxKaliningrad

How to find your vocation?: Olesya Novikova at TEDxKaliningrad

How to find your vocation?: Olesya Novikova at TEDxKaliningrad

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

2:35

RUSSIA: KALININGRAD: PRISONERS STUDY AT FARMING SCHOOL

RUSSIA: KALININGRAD: PRISONERS STUDY AT FARMING SCHOOL

RUSSIA: KALININGRAD: PRISONERS STUDY AT FARMING SCHOOL

Russian/Nat
The Russian enclave of Kaliningrad has eight prisons, housing thousands of the country's most hardened criminals.
Most of them were jailed before the collapse of the Soviet Union and have no concept of living in a non-communist country.
One prison in Kaliningrad is now holding classes to help prepare the inmates for the cultural shock they are likely to receive when they get outside.
This prison in Kaliningrad is a throwback to communist Russia - a time when even attempting to buy dollars on the black market was an offence.
Kaliningrad's PrisonNumber Nine was built to hold one thousand prisoners, but as a result of rising crime, it now houses almost twice that number.
Although it is not the most overcrowded jail in Russia, conditions nevertheless are pretty unpleasant.
The prison mainly holds long-term prisoners, most of them convicted long before the breakup of the Soviet Union.
Some were found guilty of crimes, such as money speculation, which are no longer criminal.
But times have changed.
And many inmates would no longer recognise the new Russia with its Western boutiques, fast food restaurants and expensive cars.
SOUNDBITE: (In Russian)
"Even though they watch television programmes and read the papers, they only get a feeling of what is going on. But when they are freed, they are going out into a completely different world - different society - where things are no longer decided the way they
were."
SUPERCAPTION: Colonel Pyotr Skrylnikov, head of Kaliningrad Prison
Many inmates are due for release.
But they are used to times when the state provided everyone with a job and a wage for life and may find fending for themselves in the new Russia difficult.
Prison authorities are concerned the inmates will be unable to adapt to the new order and will quickly return to a life of crime.
Already, most prisoners in Russia re-offend within a year of release.
In an effort to help them find jobs outside, Prison Number Nine has set up a school which teaches inmates the basics of economics and farming.
SOUNDBITE: (In Russian)
"Our first task is to give our students a thorough grounding in farming, but more importantly we must help them psychologically to adapt to the new conditions in which they will find themselves on release."
SUPER CAPTION: Lyudmilla Potapova, school director
Every inmate who is not in the punishment cells is eligible to study at the farming school three days a week.
It has given them hope for the future.
SOUNDBITE: (In Russian)
"I've only got 11 months left now until my release. I'll finish my farming classes and go back to my home village."
SUPER CAPTION: Nikolai - Inmate
The sign on the gate outside Prison Number Nine advertises Kaliningrad's free economic zone.
It is a far cry from the Russia most of these inmates knew.
And without the help of the school it would be a very daunting place.
The Russian authorities cannot risk these men reoffending and returning to the already overcrowded jails.
There are nearly one (m) million inmates in Russia's jails and the number is rising by about 10 percent each year.
You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/c482ff7d5487db17d7daca22d75c043c
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On the Job - Tops Carwash

The Baltic Fleet (E11): Underwater navigation and enemy detection

Complete series: https://rtd.rt.com/films/the-baltic-fleet/
Captain Nagornov’s tactic aboard the Magnitogorsk is to sneak up on the corvette underwater. To do so, he needs to determine the exact location of his enemy, without giving away his own. Meanwhile, captain Slonov’s corvette is preparing a surprise for its enemy – the marines in armoured vehicles are ready to be deployed in the water. But, as the military exercise commences, the two teams notice the presence of a third party: a mysterious aircraft that seems to have its own agenda in this competition.
Step on board a corvette warship and take a deep sea submarine dive with Russia's famous Baltic Fleet. These two Russian Navy vessels are facing off against each other in a tense competition to win in a military exercise. Pick your side!
Russia’s Baltic Fleet was formed in 1703 under Peter the Great and is the oldest formation in the Russian Navy. Throughout its history, it has fought in many military conflicts, defending its country’s borders and perfecting its battle techniques. Today it boasts the most modern vessels, formidable weaponry and experienced seamen the Russian Navy has to offer. Meet the crews of two of its vessels, the corvette Soobrazitelny and the submarine Magnitogorsk, to learn more about life in the Baltic Fleet.
Joining the crew of Magnitogorsk, commanded by Captain Vladimir Nagornov, you'll find out about the procedures required for diving and surfacing, as well as certain superstitions shared by those on board. You'll also learn about the jobs required to keep the boat operational, how a submarine locates its targets covertly and discover more about the torpedoes it carries.
Aleksandr Slonov, Commander of Soobrazitelny, and his crew will take you along to a military parade, give you a guided tour of the ship and explain how the corvette's missiles are launched. With marines joining its ranks, you'll get the opportunity to accompany them to an armoured vehicle test track, where you can pick up some tips about how to handle these impressively versatile vehicles.
In the end, the two crews will engage in a competition to determine which of them is the best-prepared and most skilled in military combat. Pick your side and may the best team win.
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A tough job with great expectations – The Platform Ep.1

"The Platform" complete series: https://rtd.rt.com/films/the-platform/
Drillers and seamen gather on the Polar Star gas drilling platform in the Sea of Okhotsk to prepare for their new assignment. These guys have one of the toughest, most dangerous jobs in the world. They have just 30 days to drill 3km into the seafloor to hit gas. To be successful, they will have to set aside personal differences and present a united front. In this harsh subarctic environment, a violent storm, accident, or mistake could prove disastrous for the entire rig and crew.
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published: 20 Aug 2014

How to find your vocation?: Olesya Novikova at TEDxKaliningrad

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

published: 06 Nov 2014

RUSSIA: KALININGRAD: PRISONERS STUDY AT FARMING SCHOOL

Russian/Nat
The Russian enclave of Kaliningrad has eight prisons, housing thousands of the country's most hardened criminals.
Most of them were jailed before the collapse of the Soviet Union and have no concept of living in a non-communist country.
One prison in Kaliningrad is now holding classes to help prepare the inmates for the cultural shock they are likely to receive when they get outside.
This prison in Kaliningrad is a throwback to communist Russia - a time when even attempting to buy dollars on the black market was an offence.
Kaliningrad's PrisonNumber Nine was built to hold one thousand prisoners, but as a result of rising crime, it now houses almost twice that number.
Although it is not the most overcrowded jail in Russia, conditions nevertheless are pretty u...

published: 21 Jul 2015

Chop-Chop Kaliningrad

published: 11 Mar 2015

On the Job - Tops Carwash

The Baltic Fleet (E11): Underwater navigation and enemy detection

Complete series: https://rtd.rt.com/films/the-baltic-fleet/
Captain Nagornov’s tactic aboard the Magnitogorsk is to sneak up on the corvette underwater. To do so, he needs to determine the exact location of his enemy, without giving away his own. Meanwhile, captain Slonov’s corvette is preparing a surprise for its enemy – the marines in armoured vehicles are ready to be deployed in the water. But, as the military exercise commences, the two teams notice the presence of a third party: a mysterious aircraft that seems to have its own agenda in this competition.
Step on board a corvette warship and take a deep sea submarine dive with Russia's famous Baltic Fleet. These two Russian Navy vessels are facing off against each other in a tense competition to win in a military exercise. Pick your ...

"The Platform" complete series: https://rtd.rt.com/films/the-platform/
Drillers and seamen gather on the Polar Star gas drilling platform in the Sea of Okhotsk to prepare for their new assignment. These guys have one of the toughest, most dangerous jobs in the world. They have just 30 days to drill 3km into the seafloor to hit gas. To be successful, they will have to set aside personal differences and present a united front. In this harsh subarctic environment, a violent storm, accident, or mistake could prove disastrous for the entire rig and crew.
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"The Platform" complete series: https://rtd.rt.com/films/the-platform/
Drillers and seamen gather on the Polar Star gas drilling platform in the Sea of Okhotsk to prepare for their new assignment. These guys have one of the toughest, most dangerous jobs in the world. They have just 30 days to drill 3km into the seafloor to hit gas. To be successful, they will have to set aside personal differences and present a united front. In this harsh subarctic environment, a violent storm, accident, or mistake could prove disastrous for the entire rig and crew.
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How to find your vocation?: Olesya Novikova at TEDxKaliningrad

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx e...

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Russian/Nat
The Russian enclave of Kaliningrad has eight prisons, housing thousands of the country's most hardened criminals.
Most of them were jailed before the collapse of the Soviet Union and have no concept of living in a non-communist country.
One prison in Kaliningrad is now holding classes to help prepare the inmates for the cultural shock they are likely to receive when they get outside.
This prison in Kaliningrad is a throwback to communist Russia - a time when even attempting to buy dollars on the black market was an offence.
Kaliningrad's PrisonNumber Nine was built to hold one thousand prisoners, but as a result of rising crime, it now houses almost twice that number.
Although it is not the most overcrowded jail in Russia, conditions nevertheless are pretty unpleasant.
The prison mainly holds long-term prisoners, most of them convicted long before the breakup of the Soviet Union.
Some were found guilty of crimes, such as money speculation, which are no longer criminal.
But times have changed.
And many inmates would no longer recognise the new Russia with its Western boutiques, fast food restaurants and expensive cars.
SOUNDBITE: (In Russian)
"Even though they watch television programmes and read the papers, they only get a feeling of what is going on. But when they are freed, they are going out into a completely different world - different society - where things are no longer decided the way they
were."
SUPERCAPTION: Colonel Pyotr Skrylnikov, head of Kaliningrad Prison
Many inmates are due for release.
But they are used to times when the state provided everyone with a job and a wage for life and may find fending for themselves in the new Russia difficult.
Prison authorities are concerned the inmates will be unable to adapt to the new order and will quickly return to a life of crime.
Already, most prisoners in Russia re-offend within a year of release.
In an effort to help them find jobs outside, Prison Number Nine has set up a school which teaches inmates the basics of economics and farming.
SOUNDBITE: (In Russian)
"Our first task is to give our students a thorough grounding in farming, but more importantly we must help them psychologically to adapt to the new conditions in which they will find themselves on release."
SUPER CAPTION: Lyudmilla Potapova, school director
Every inmate who is not in the punishment cells is eligible to study at the farming school three days a week.
It has given them hope for the future.
SOUNDBITE: (In Russian)
"I've only got 11 months left now until my release. I'll finish my farming classes and go back to my home village."
SUPER CAPTION: Nikolai - Inmate
The sign on the gate outside Prison Number Nine advertises Kaliningrad's free economic zone.
It is a far cry from the Russia most of these inmates knew.
And without the help of the school it would be a very daunting place.
The Russian authorities cannot risk these men reoffending and returning to the already overcrowded jails.
There are nearly one (m) million inmates in Russia's jails and the number is rising by about 10 percent each year.
You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/c482ff7d5487db17d7daca22d75c043c
Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

Russian/Nat
The Russian enclave of Kaliningrad has eight prisons, housing thousands of the country's most hardened criminals.
Most of them were jailed before the collapse of the Soviet Union and have no concept of living in a non-communist country.
One prison in Kaliningrad is now holding classes to help prepare the inmates for the cultural shock they are likely to receive when they get outside.
This prison in Kaliningrad is a throwback to communist Russia - a time when even attempting to buy dollars on the black market was an offence.
Kaliningrad's PrisonNumber Nine was built to hold one thousand prisoners, but as a result of rising crime, it now houses almost twice that number.
Although it is not the most overcrowded jail in Russia, conditions nevertheless are pretty unpleasant.
The prison mainly holds long-term prisoners, most of them convicted long before the breakup of the Soviet Union.
Some were found guilty of crimes, such as money speculation, which are no longer criminal.
But times have changed.
And many inmates would no longer recognise the new Russia with its Western boutiques, fast food restaurants and expensive cars.
SOUNDBITE: (In Russian)
"Even though they watch television programmes and read the papers, they only get a feeling of what is going on. But when they are freed, they are going out into a completely different world - different society - where things are no longer decided the way they
were."
SUPERCAPTION: Colonel Pyotr Skrylnikov, head of Kaliningrad Prison
Many inmates are due for release.
But they are used to times when the state provided everyone with a job and a wage for life and may find fending for themselves in the new Russia difficult.
Prison authorities are concerned the inmates will be unable to adapt to the new order and will quickly return to a life of crime.
Already, most prisoners in Russia re-offend within a year of release.
In an effort to help them find jobs outside, Prison Number Nine has set up a school which teaches inmates the basics of economics and farming.
SOUNDBITE: (In Russian)
"Our first task is to give our students a thorough grounding in farming, but more importantly we must help them psychologically to adapt to the new conditions in which they will find themselves on release."
SUPER CAPTION: Lyudmilla Potapova, school director
Every inmate who is not in the punishment cells is eligible to study at the farming school three days a week.
It has given them hope for the future.
SOUNDBITE: (In Russian)
"I've only got 11 months left now until my release. I'll finish my farming classes and go back to my home village."
SUPER CAPTION: Nikolai - Inmate
The sign on the gate outside Prison Number Nine advertises Kaliningrad's free economic zone.
It is a far cry from the Russia most of these inmates knew.
And without the help of the school it would be a very daunting place.
The Russian authorities cannot risk these men reoffending and returning to the already overcrowded jails.
There are nearly one (m) million inmates in Russia's jails and the number is rising by about 10 percent each year.
You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/c482ff7d5487db17d7daca22d75c043c
Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

Complete series: https://rtd.rt.com/films/the-baltic-fleet/
Captain Nagornov’s tactic aboard the Magnitogorsk is to sneak up on the corvette underwater. To do so, he needs to determine the exact location of his enemy, without giving away his own. Meanwhile, captain Slonov’s corvette is preparing a surprise for its enemy – the marines in armoured vehicles are ready to be deployed in the water. But, as the military exercise commences, the two teams notice the presence of a third party: a mysterious aircraft that seems to have its own agenda in this competition.
Step on board a corvette warship and take a deep sea submarine dive with Russia's famous Baltic Fleet. These two Russian Navy vessels are facing off against each other in a tense competition to win in a military exercise. Pick your side!
Russia’s Baltic Fleet was formed in 1703 under Peter the Great and is the oldest formation in the Russian Navy. Throughout its history, it has fought in many military conflicts, defending its country’s borders and perfecting its battle techniques. Today it boasts the most modern vessels, formidable weaponry and experienced seamen the Russian Navy has to offer. Meet the crews of two of its vessels, the corvette Soobrazitelny and the submarine Magnitogorsk, to learn more about life in the Baltic Fleet.
Joining the crew of Magnitogorsk, commanded by Captain Vladimir Nagornov, you'll find out about the procedures required for diving and surfacing, as well as certain superstitions shared by those on board. You'll also learn about the jobs required to keep the boat operational, how a submarine locates its targets covertly and discover more about the torpedoes it carries.
Aleksandr Slonov, Commander of Soobrazitelny, and his crew will take you along to a military parade, give you a guided tour of the ship and explain how the corvette's missiles are launched. With marines joining its ranks, you'll get the opportunity to accompany them to an armoured vehicle test track, where you can pick up some tips about how to handle these impressively versatile vehicles.
In the end, the two crews will engage in a competition to determine which of them is the best-prepared and most skilled in military combat. Pick your side and may the best team win.
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Captain Nagornov’s tactic aboard the Magnitogorsk is to sneak up on the corvette underwater. To do so, he needs to determine the exact location of his enemy, without giving away his own. Meanwhile, captain Slonov’s corvette is preparing a surprise for its enemy – the marines in armoured vehicles are ready to be deployed in the water. But, as the military exercise commences, the two teams notice the presence of a third party: a mysterious aircraft that seems to have its own agenda in this competition.
Step on board a corvette warship and take a deep sea submarine dive with Russia's famous Baltic Fleet. These two Russian Navy vessels are facing off against each other in a tense competition to win in a military exercise. Pick your side!
Russia’s Baltic Fleet was formed in 1703 under Peter the Great and is the oldest formation in the Russian Navy. Throughout its history, it has fought in many military conflicts, defending its country’s borders and perfecting its battle techniques. Today it boasts the most modern vessels, formidable weaponry and experienced seamen the Russian Navy has to offer. Meet the crews of two of its vessels, the corvette Soobrazitelny and the submarine Magnitogorsk, to learn more about life in the Baltic Fleet.
Joining the crew of Magnitogorsk, commanded by Captain Vladimir Nagornov, you'll find out about the procedures required for diving and surfacing, as well as certain superstitions shared by those on board. You'll also learn about the jobs required to keep the boat operational, how a submarine locates its targets covertly and discover more about the torpedoes it carries.
Aleksandr Slonov, Commander of Soobrazitelny, and his crew will take you along to a military parade, give you a guided tour of the ship and explain how the corvette's missiles are launched. With marines joining its ranks, you'll get the opportunity to accompany them to an armoured vehicle test track, where you can pick up some tips about how to handle these impressively versatile vehicles.
In the end, the two crews will engage in a competition to determine which of them is the best-prepared and most skilled in military combat. Pick your side and may the best team win.
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KALININGRAD RUSSIA - English tourist guide

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I had the opportunity to visit Kaliningrad for a long weekend, and my word what a place! It's notoriously quite time consuming from a British perspective to get a Russian visa, but there's an exception for overland travel to the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad whereby you can get issues a 72hour tourist visa. I used a recomended Travel agent, Uni-tours.ru for the application who were very helpful and went beyond to help me get my visa.
Hope you enjoy the vlog, plenty more upcoming! Comment below if you have anywhere particular you want me to visit! Cheers - Will

Tourism & Authenticity - Kaliningrad, Russia

This video explains the concept of authenticity on the example of Koenigsberg/Kaliningrad.
Further reading:
Cohen, E. (1988). Authenticity and commoditization in tourism. Annals of tourism research, 15(3), 371-386.

published: 24 Nov 2016

Exploring Russia: Kaliningrad

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James Brown heads to Russia's western exclave of Kaliningrad, where he discovers its architecture, its museums, and its Prussian heritage.
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Lithuania's fence on Kaliningrad border | DW Documentary

Lithuania is securing its border to Russia's Kaliningrad Oblast with a two-meter-high fence, hoping to better protect the country against smugglers - and perhaps against Russia itself.
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Kaliningrad//Trip//May

published: 12 May 2016

Kaliningrad: visa-free border traffic suspended | Made in Germany

It looked like a rapprochement between Russia and the EU. In 2012 a visa-free, “small border traffic” zone opened at the border between Poland and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. Now the experiment in cross-border cooperation is over. For more go http://www.dw.com/en/top-stories/business/s-1431

published: 19 Oct 2016

Vacation VLOG (4 days in Kaliningrad)

So here it is. Just to warn you it is more like travel+music VLOG, since I f*cked up with recording audio. However it's still interesting to watch. I hope you enjoy this! (like we did with my vaction)
Music By
Kronicle – Were You – https://youtu.be/LDlYIsKivpk
Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/the-chemist-10
Anozira – Happy Daze – https://youtu.be/SbwD3L9yUjU
Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/anoziramusic
DeusExMaschine – So Long – https://youtu.be/Rw4eWaueAdg
Facebook – https://facebook.com/DeusExMaschine
Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/deusexmaschine
Oldman Boykid- Voices – https://youtu.be/eH870QE4nV0
Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/oldman_boykid
VibeTracks – I Love You – https://youtu.be/eDIfHBjsRtc
Kronicle – Judge, Jury And Executioner – https://youtu.be/V8jRzTA...

published: 04 Sep 2016

Life in Kaliningrad - The European Russia?

In this video I interviewed Oleg Skvortsov, a local from Kaliningrad who tells me about the cultural links between Germany and Kaliningrad as well as Alla Ivanova, who is a local politician and answered some of my questions concerning local politics in Kaliningrad. I hope that video gives you a small inside on the history and the culture of this unknown Russian territory.
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Kaliningrad Travel Video

KaliningradTravelVideo. Overlooking the Baltic Sea, the Kaliningrad region boasts some striking scenery. Among the regions attractions, youll find a vibrant city with 700 years of Prussian history, pleasant coastal towns facing the sea, and the wild Curonian spit, a narrow landmass lined with some of Europes highest sand dunes, deserted beaches and verdant marshland. Youll also find a colourful array of wildlife hidden in the regions thick forests.
Kaliningrad Travel Video,yet more than its natural wonders, Kaliningrad is known for its history, which differs markedly from the rest of Russia. From the 13th century until 1945, the entire region was German, part of the core territory of the Teutonic knights and their successors, the dukes and kings of Prussia. Its capital, now named Kalini...

KALININGRAD RUSSIA - English tourist guide

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I had the opportunity to visit Kaliningrad for a long week...

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I had the opportunity to visit Kaliningrad for a long weekend, and my word what a place! It's notoriously quite time consuming from a British perspective to get a Russian visa, but there's an exception for overland travel to the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad whereby you can get issues a 72hour tourist visa. I used a recomended Travel agent, Uni-tours.ru for the application who were very helpful and went beyond to help me get my visa.
Hope you enjoy the vlog, plenty more upcoming! Comment below if you have anywhere particular you want me to visit! Cheers - Will

Please like share and subscribe to TrekTrendy for more worldwide travel vlogs: http://bit.ly/1WNqym8
I had the opportunity to visit Kaliningrad for a long weekend, and my word what a place! It's notoriously quite time consuming from a British perspective to get a Russian visa, but there's an exception for overland travel to the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad whereby you can get issues a 72hour tourist visa. I used a recomended Travel agent, Uni-tours.ru for the application who were very helpful and went beyond to help me get my visa.
Hope you enjoy the vlog, plenty more upcoming! Comment below if you have anywhere particular you want me to visit! Cheers - Will

This video explains the concept of authenticity on the example of Koenigsberg/Kaliningrad.
Further reading:
Cohen, E. (1988). Authenticity and commoditization in tourism. Annals of tourism research, 15(3), 371-386.

This video explains the concept of authenticity on the example of Koenigsberg/Kaliningrad.
Further reading:
Cohen, E. (1988). Authenticity and commoditization in tourism. Annals of tourism research, 15(3), 371-386.

Exploring Russia: Kaliningrad

More films about discovering Russia: https://rtd.rt.com/films/discovering-russia/
James Brown heads to Russia's western exclave of Kaliningrad, where he discove...

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James Brown heads to Russia's western exclave of Kaliningrad, where he discovers its architecture, its museums, and its Prussian heritage.
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Just call Igor +79216101563. See you...

Need a guide, a tour or maybe some informational help in Kaliningrad? Want to travel Kaliningrad for free?
We can help you with that for free becouse we study English and we need to practise it.
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Just call Igor +79216101563. See you...

Lithuania is securing its border to Russia's Kaliningrad Oblast with a two-meter-high fence, hoping to better protect the country against smugglers - and perhaps against Russia itself.
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_______
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Kaliningrad: visa-free border traffic suspended | Made in Germany

It looked like a rapprochement between Russia and the EU. In 2012 a visa-free, “small border traffic” zone opened at the border between Poland and the Russian e...

It looked like a rapprochement between Russia and the EU. In 2012 a visa-free, “small border traffic” zone opened at the border between Poland and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. Now the experiment in cross-border cooperation is over. For more go http://www.dw.com/en/top-stories/business/s-1431

It looked like a rapprochement between Russia and the EU. In 2012 a visa-free, “small border traffic” zone opened at the border between Poland and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. Now the experiment in cross-border cooperation is over. For more go http://www.dw.com/en/top-stories/business/s-1431

Life in Kaliningrad - The European Russia?

In this video I interviewed Oleg Skvortsov, a local from Kaliningrad who tells me about the cultural links between Germany and Kaliningrad as well as Alla Ivano...

In this video I interviewed Oleg Skvortsov, a local from Kaliningrad who tells me about the cultural links between Germany and Kaliningrad as well as Alla Ivanova, who is a local politician and answered some of my questions concerning local politics in Kaliningrad. I hope that video gives you a small inside on the history and the culture of this unknown Russian territory.
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KaliningradTravelVideo. Overlooking the Baltic Sea, the Kaliningrad region boasts some striking scenery. Among the regions attractions, youll find a vibrant city with 700 years of Prussian history, pleasant coastal towns facing the sea, and the wild Curonian spit, a narrow landmass lined with some of Europes highest sand dunes, deserted beaches and verdant marshland. Youll also find a colourful array of wildlife hidden in the regions thick forests.
Kaliningrad Travel Video,yet more than its natural wonders, Kaliningrad is known for its history, which differs markedly from the rest of Russia. From the 13th century until 1945, the entire region was German, part of the core territory of the Teutonic knights and their successors, the dukes and kings of Prussia. Its capital, now named Kaliningrad, was the famous German city of Königsberg, capital of East Prussia, where Prussian kings were crowned. Scant Prussian legacy remains in the city of Kaliningrad, but the countryside is sprinkled with picturesque, moss- covered ruins of Prussian castles. After WWI, East Prussia was separated from the rest of Germany when Poland regained statehood. The three-month campaign by which the Red Army took it in 1945 was one of the fiercest of the war, with hundreds of thousands of casualties on both sides.
Beautiful Kaliningrad Travel Video!

KaliningradTravelVideo. Overlooking the Baltic Sea, the Kaliningrad region boasts some striking scenery. Among the regions attractions, youll find a vibrant city with 700 years of Prussian history, pleasant coastal towns facing the sea, and the wild Curonian spit, a narrow landmass lined with some of Europes highest sand dunes, deserted beaches and verdant marshland. Youll also find a colourful array of wildlife hidden in the regions thick forests.
Kaliningrad Travel Video,yet more than its natural wonders, Kaliningrad is known for its history, which differs markedly from the rest of Russia. From the 13th century until 1945, the entire region was German, part of the core territory of the Teutonic knights and their successors, the dukes and kings of Prussia. Its capital, now named Kaliningrad, was the famous German city of Königsberg, capital of East Prussia, where Prussian kings were crowned. Scant Prussian legacy remains in the city of Kaliningrad, but the countryside is sprinkled with picturesque, moss- covered ruins of Prussian castles. After WWI, East Prussia was separated from the rest of Germany when Poland regained statehood. The three-month campaign by which the Red Army took it in 1945 was one of the fiercest of the war, with hundreds of thousands of casualties on both sides.
Beautiful Kaliningrad Travel Video!

A tough job with great expectations – The Platform Ep.1

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Drillers and seamen gather on the Polar Star gas drilling platform in the Sea of Okhotsk to prepare for their new assignment. These guys have one of the toughest, most dangerous jobs in the world. They have just 30 days to drill 3km into the seafloor to hit gas. To be successful, they will have to set aside personal differences and present a united front. In this harsh subarctic environment, a violent storm, accident, or mistake could prove disastrous for the entire rig and crew.
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10:59

How to find your vocation?: Olesya Novikova at TEDxKaliningrad

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events ...

How to find your vocation?: Olesya Novikova at TEDxKaliningrad

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

2:35

RUSSIA: KALININGRAD: PRISONERS STUDY AT FARMING SCHOOL

Russian/Nat
The Russian enclave of Kaliningrad has eight prisons, housing thousands of ...

RUSSIA: KALININGRAD: PRISONERS STUDY AT FARMING SCHOOL

Russian/Nat
The Russian enclave of Kaliningrad has eight prisons, housing thousands of the country's most hardened criminals.
Most of them were jailed before the collapse of the Soviet Union and have no concept of living in a non-communist country.
One prison in Kaliningrad is now holding classes to help prepare the inmates for the cultural shock they are likely to receive when they get outside.
This prison in Kaliningrad is a throwback to communist Russia - a time when even attempting to buy dollars on the black market was an offence.
Kaliningrad's PrisonNumber Nine was built to hold one thousand prisoners, but as a result of rising crime, it now houses almost twice that number.
Although it is not the most overcrowded jail in Russia, conditions nevertheless are pretty unpleasant.
The prison mainly holds long-term prisoners, most of them convicted long before the breakup of the Soviet Union.
Some were found guilty of crimes, such as money speculation, which are no longer criminal.
But times have changed.
And many inmates would no longer recognise the new Russia with its Western boutiques, fast food restaurants and expensive cars.
SOUNDBITE: (In Russian)
"Even though they watch television programmes and read the papers, they only get a feeling of what is going on. But when they are freed, they are going out into a completely different world - different society - where things are no longer decided the way they
were."
SUPERCAPTION: Colonel Pyotr Skrylnikov, head of Kaliningrad Prison
Many inmates are due for release.
But they are used to times when the state provided everyone with a job and a wage for life and may find fending for themselves in the new Russia difficult.
Prison authorities are concerned the inmates will be unable to adapt to the new order and will quickly return to a life of crime.
Already, most prisoners in Russia re-offend within a year of release.
In an effort to help them find jobs outside, Prison Number Nine has set up a school which teaches inmates the basics of economics and farming.
SOUNDBITE: (In Russian)
"Our first task is to give our students a thorough grounding in farming, but more importantly we must help them psychologically to adapt to the new conditions in which they will find themselves on release."
SUPER CAPTION: Lyudmilla Potapova, school director
Every inmate who is not in the punishment cells is eligible to study at the farming school three days a week.
It has given them hope for the future.
SOUNDBITE: (In Russian)
"I've only got 11 months left now until my release. I'll finish my farming classes and go back to my home village."
SUPER CAPTION: Nikolai - Inmate
The sign on the gate outside Prison Number Nine advertises Kaliningrad's free economic zone.
It is a far cry from the Russia most of these inmates knew.
And without the help of the school it would be a very daunting place.
The Russian authorities cannot risk these men reoffending and returning to the already overcrowded jails.
There are nearly one (m) million inmates in Russia's jails and the number is rising by about 10 percent each year.
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The Baltic Fleet (E11): Underwater navigation and enemy detection

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Captain Nagornov’s tactic aboard the Magnitogorsk is to sneak up on the corvette underwater. To do so, he needs to determine the exact location of his enemy, without giving away his own. Meanwhile, captain Slonov’s corvette is preparing a surprise for its enemy – the marines in armoured vehicles are ready to be deployed in the water. But, as the military exercise commences, the two teams notice the presence of a third party: a mysterious aircraft that seems to have its own agenda in this competition.
Step on board a corvette warship and take a deep sea submarine dive with Russia's famous Baltic Fleet. These two Russian Navy vessels are facing off against each other in a tense competition to win in a military exercise. Pick your side!
Russia’s Baltic Fleet was formed in 1703 under Peter the Great and is the oldest formation in the Russian Navy. Throughout its history, it has fought in many military conflicts, defending its country’s borders and perfecting its battle techniques. Today it boasts the most modern vessels, formidable weaponry and experienced seamen the Russian Navy has to offer. Meet the crews of two of its vessels, the corvette Soobrazitelny and the submarine Magnitogorsk, to learn more about life in the Baltic Fleet.
Joining the crew of Magnitogorsk, commanded by Captain Vladimir Nagornov, you'll find out about the procedures required for diving and surfacing, as well as certain superstitions shared by those on board. You'll also learn about the jobs required to keep the boat operational, how a submarine locates its targets covertly and discover more about the torpedoes it carries.
Aleksandr Slonov, Commander of Soobrazitelny, and his crew will take you along to a military parade, give you a guided tour of the ship and explain how the corvette's missiles are launched. With marines joining its ranks, you'll get the opportunity to accompany them to an armoured vehicle test track, where you can pick up some tips about how to handle these impressively versatile vehicles.
In the end, the two crews will engage in a competition to determine which of them is the best-prepared and most skilled in military combat. Pick your side and may the best team win.
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KALININGRAD RUSSIA - English tourist guide

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Hope you enjoy the vlog, plenty more upcoming! Comment below if you have anywhere particular you want me to visit! Cheers - Will

Tourism & Authenticity - Kaliningrad, Russia

This video explains the concept of authenticity on the example of Koenigsberg/Kaliningrad.
Further reading:
Cohen, E. (1988). Authenticity and commoditization in tourism. Annals of tourism research, 15(3), 371-386.

26:08

Exploring Russia: Kaliningrad

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James Br...

Exploring Russia: Kaliningrad

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James Brown heads to Russia's western exclave of Kaliningrad, where he discovers its architecture, its museums, and its Prussian heritage.
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FREE guides, tours to travel Kaliningrad!

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Lithuania's fence on Kaliningrad border | DW Documentary

Lithuania is securing its border to Russia's Kaliningrad Oblast with a two-meter-high fence, hoping to better protect the country against smugglers - and perhaps against Russia itself.
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Kaliningrad: visa-free border traffic suspended | Made in Germany

It looked like a rapprochement between Russia and the EU. In 2012 a visa-free, “small border traffic” zone opened at the border between Poland and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. Now the experiment in cross-border cooperation is over. For more go http://www.dw.com/en/top-stories/business/s-1431

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Life in Kaliningrad - The European Russia?

In this video I interviewed Oleg Skvortsov, a local from Kaliningrad who tells me about the cultural links between Germany and Kaliningrad as well as Alla Ivanova, who is a local politician and answered some of my questions concerning local politics in Kaliningrad. I hope that video gives you a small inside on the history and the culture of this unknown Russian territory.
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Kaliningrad Travel Video

KaliningradTravelVideo. Overlooking the Baltic Sea, the Kaliningrad region boasts some striking scenery. Among the regions attractions, youll find a vibrant city with 700 years of Prussian history, pleasant coastal towns facing the sea, and the wild Curonian spit, a narrow landmass lined with some of Europes highest sand dunes, deserted beaches and verdant marshland. Youll also find a colourful array of wildlife hidden in the regions thick forests.
Kaliningrad Travel Video,yet more than its natural wonders, Kaliningrad is known for its history, which differs markedly from the rest of Russia. From the 13th century until 1945, the entire region was German, part of the core territory of the Teutonic knights and their successors, the dukes and kings of Prussia. Its capital, now named Kaliningrad, was the famous German city of Königsberg, capital of East Prussia, where Prussian kings were crowned. Scant Prussian legacy remains in the city of Kaliningrad, but the countryside is sprinkled with picturesque, moss- covered ruins of Prussian castles. After WWI, East Prussia was separated from the rest of Germany when Poland regained statehood. The three-month campaign by which the Red Army took it in 1945 was one of the fiercest of the war, with hundreds of thousands of casualties on both sides.
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Russian PresidentVladimir Putin casts his ballot in Moscow. Voting was underway yesterday for Russia’s presidential election, in which incumbent President Vladimir Putin is seeking a fourth term in office and is widely expected to cement his power for the next six years ... Pics/AP ... The results are expected to be announced today ... Counting started on Sunday night in Kaliningrad, Russia’s western-most region ... The contenders ... 400 ... ....

Russians were voting on Sunday in a presidential election set to hand Vladimir Putin a record fourth term, with officials reporting strong turnout but the opposition crying foul ... "I will not go to vote ... With the vast country stretching across 11 time zones, polls close in Kaliningrad, the exclave on the EU border, at 1800 GMT, with exit polls due shortly afterwards and official results issued through the night. ....

MOSCOW -- Russian PresidentVladimir Putin was re-elected in a landslide victory Sunday, extending his 18-year rule by another six years. There had been no doubt that Putin would win in his fourth electoral contest ... "Any that gives me the right to perform the duty of president," he said ... More than 110 million people were eligible to vote, from the distant Kamchatka Peninsula in the Far East to the Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad....

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YEKATERINBURG, Russia — Vladimir Putin's victory in Russia's presidential election Sunday isn't in doubt. The only real question is whether voters will turn out in big enough numbers to hand him a convincing mandate for his fourth term — and many Russian workers are facing intense pressure to do so.Polls opened at 8 a.m ... Voting will conclude at 8 p.m. in Kaliningrad, the Baltic exclave that is Russia's ... ....